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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance will improve the performance and
extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs &
Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs &
Stratton parts. Other parts may not perform as well,
may damage the engine, and may result in injury. In
addition, use of other parts may void your warranty.
EMISSION CONTROL
Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission
control devices and systems may be performed by any
nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.
However, to obtain no charge repairs under the terms and
provisions of the Briggs & Stratton warranty statement, any
service or emission control part repair or replacement must
be performed by a factory authorized dealer.
Follow the instructions and schedules indicated below.
Task
Perform task at hourly
or calendar interval,
whichever comes first.
Check Oil Level
4
Change Oil
4*
Change oil filter
(if equipped)
4*
Service air cleaner
pre-cleaner (if equipped)
4*
*
Service air cleaner car-
tridge (if not equipped
with pre-cleaner)
4*
*
Service air cleaner car-
tridge (if equipped with
pre-cleaner)
4*
*
Inspect spark arrester
(if equipped)
4
Replace spark plug
4
Replace in-line fuel filter
(if equipped)
4
Clean cooling system
4*
*
Check valve clearance
4
* Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use, then every
50 hours or every season. Change oil every 25 hours
when operating the engine under heavy load or in high
temperatures.
** Clean more often under dusty conditions or when
airborne debris is present. Replace air cleaner parts, if
very dirty.
CAUTION: Used oil is a hazardous waste product.
Dispose of used oil properly. Do not discard with
household waste. Check with your local authorities,
service center, or dealer for safe disposal/recycling
facilities.
CHANGING OIL
[1] Run engine until it runs
out of fuel. Otherwise,
fuel can leak out, creating
a fire/explosion hazard,
when you tip engine in
Step 4.
[2] Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from
spark plug.
[3] With engine OFF but still warm remove dipstick.
[4] Top oil drain, keep air cleaner above oil outlet.
Bottom or side oil drain (if equipped), keep engine
level. Drain oil into appropriate receptacle.
Note: Top oil drain is recommended method, however
oil can drain from side (if equipped) or bottom as shown.
[5] Place engine level. Add about 5/8 quart
(20 ounces: 0.6 liter) new oil. Fill to FULL line on
dipstick. Do not overfill.
[6] Replace dipstick.
WARNING
AIR
CLEANER
BOTTOM OIL DRAIN
RATCHET
AND
EXTENSION
CUTTING
BLADE
OIL
DRAIN
PLUG
DRAIN
PLUGS
PIPE
3/8”
SQUARE
TOP OIL DRAIN
SIDE OIL DRAIN (IF EQUIPPED)